Clinical Assessment

This chapter aims to provide a generic framework for the assessment and understanding of symptoms in advanced disease. It emphasises an integrated approach, recognising that various symptoms are often related...
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Book Title:	Palliative Care Nursing
Chapter:	7
This education is:	eligible for CPD

This lecture begins by emphasising the importance of three monthly testing for HbA1c.
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CPD Listening Time:	45 Mins
Conference:	Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Date Recorded:	21-22 Apr 2010
Location:	Brisbane, QLD, Australia

his session discusses recent research into the pathophysiological changes in the brain of people diagnosed with mental illness. After giving a broad overview of depressive illness, Bruce outlines the main groups of anti-depressant medications used in th
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CPD Listening Time:	39 Mins
Conference:	Understanding Mental Illness
Date Recorded:	12 Feb 2010
Location:	Brisbane, Australia

This lecture discusses the mechanisms of abnormal rhythm. The normal activation of the heart and the disturbances which result from pathological conditions of the heart are described.
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CPD Listening Time:	22 Mins
Conference:	The 12 Lead ECG Advanced Analysis and Interpretation
Date Recorded:	7-8 May 2010
Location:	Brisbane, QLD, Australia

This lecture provides information about the classifications of hypoglycaemia. Symptoms of hypoglycaemia are provided.
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CPD Listening Time:	15 Mins
Conference:	Clinical Nursing Skills in Aged Care
Date Recorded:	21-22 Jun 2010
Location:	Brisbane QLD Australia

This lecture discusses the nursing care of a child with an altered state of consciousness. A case study is utilised to provide practical information on how to assess the neurological status of a child.
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CPD Listening Time:	30 Mins
Conference:	Care of the Child with an Acute Illness
Date Recorded:	12 Oct 2010
Location:	Melbourne VIC Australia

This lecture discusses Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, which is a cardiac disorder described as, intermittent idiopathic atrial fibrillation.
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CPD Listening Time:	20 Mins
Conference:	The 12 Lead ECG Advanced Analysis and Interpretation
Date Recorded:	7-8 May 2010
Location:	Brisbane, QLD, Australia

This lecture provides clarification about the types of commercial wound dressing products available and which dressing is the most applicable for different wounds.
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CPD Listening Time:	21 Mins
Conference:	Clinical Nursing Skills in Aged Care
Date Recorded:	21-22 Jun 2010
Location:	Brisbane QLD Australia

The term ‘shock’ as used medically is differentiated from the term used in general language.
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CPD Listening Time:	23 Mins
Conference:	Care of the seriously ill or injured child
Date Recorded:	11 - 12 Oct 2010
Location:	Melbourne VIC Australia

This chapter provides an overview of breathlessness in patients receiving palliative care. It draws on research studies and other literature on the subject and outlines the most appropriate management strategies in the palliative-care setting...
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Book Title:	Palliative Care Nursing
Chapter:	9
This education is:	eligible for CPD

This lecture reviews infection prevention and infection control principles. The need to change the ‘culture’ of infection control prevention is identified.
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CPD Listening Time:	46 Mins
Conference:	Clinical Nursing Skills In Aged Care
Date Recorded:	6-7 May 2010
Location:	Melbourne, VIC, Australia

This lecture discusses practical measures and simple strategies to ensure safe practice in regard to infection prevention.
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CPD Listening Time:	21 Mins
Conference:	Infection Control for All Nurses
Date Recorded:	22 Jun 2010
Location:	Sydney NSW Australia

This enlightening session describes the key indicators of illness in children about which health care staff need to be aware.
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CPD Listening Time:	27 Mins
Conference:	Care of the seriously ill or injured child
Date Recorded:	11 - 12 Oct 2010
Location:	Melbourne VIC Australia

Diabetes interferes with wound healing at several levels, and the healing of wounds in people with diabetes is often unpredictable. This chapter explores diabetes and wound care with an emphasis on the common problem of foot ulcers in diabetes...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Wound Care Nursing
Chapter:	14
This education is:	eligible for CPD

This session provides an in-depth review of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and related blood vessels.
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CPD Listening Time:	69 Mins
Conference:	Basic High Dependency Nursing
Date Recorded:	16 Apr 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

Summary of common urology problems in Older Men. Practical advice and strategies to help Older Men with Urology Problems.
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CPD Listening Time:	46 Mins
Conference:	General Aged Care
Date Recorded:	09 Feb 2010
Location:	Victoria, Australia

This lecture provides a detailed overview of the different types of pain experienced by patients with medical/surgical conditions. Definitions and experiences of pain are provided. Acute and chronic pain are defined and described.
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CPD Listening Time:	43 Mins
Conference:	Modern Medical & Surgical Nursing
Date Recorded:	12-13 Apr 2010
Location:	Melbourne, VIC, Australia

This lecture discusses the treatment of hepatitis C. The hepatitis C disease process is described.
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CPD Listening Time:	21 Mins
Conference:	Infection Control for All Nurses
Date Recorded:	21 Jun 2010
Location:	Sydney NSW Australia

Because the skin has a protective function, it is always at risk of physical injury from trauma. This chapter provides a unique discussion surrounding the care of these traumatic wounds...
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Type:                         eChapter
Book Title:	Wound Care Nursing
Chapter:	8
This education is:	eligible for CPD

This session provides a review of the foundational anatomy and physiology of respiratory system.
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CPD Listening Time:	40 Mins
Conference:	Basic High Dependency Nursing
Date Recorded:	17 Apr 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia